We recently got a question to the Hotline that asked about the proper time to make eggnog. I hope you’re sitting down, because my answer might surprise you: The best time to make the eggnog you’ll drink on Christmas is on Thanksgiving—or even Halloween. That’s right, the best nog is an aged nog. Wait, what?...
Cranberry salsa? Why not! This surprising salsa is bold and tangy. The bitterness of the cranberries is tempered with sweetness from orange juice and a little bit of honey. Most cranberry salsa recipes are too sweet, calling for as much as one cup sugar. This one is well-balanced, and you can adjust it to suit your...
As the holidays creep closer, that familiar gift-giving panic starts to set in. Shipping deadlines are looming, wrapping is never-ending, and then there’s always that one friend who already has everything—or the one who insists they have “too much stuff.” So, what’s a thoughtful gift giver to do? This year, we’re leaning into the gift...
In July 2002, after sampling and reviewing over a dozen wheat beers for the New York Times, our Food52 co-founder Amanda Hesser came to the following conclusion: “An excellent wheat beer can be much like a very good Cabernet Sauvignon. Both can have a lot of body and complexity and a parade of vivid flavors.”...
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Sandwiches Easy slow cooker Italian chicken sandwiches made with simple ingredients and packed with savory, spicy flavors. Grab your favorite jar of giardiniera, a few simple spices, and delicious toppings for a weeknight dinner or game day meal everyone will love! After a week of cookies, it’s time I brought you...